Birmingham library crane removed from city skyline (BBC)A large crane that has become a familiar sight on the Birmingham skyline during the work on the new library has been dismantled.
Birmingham housing staff forced to job swap (Inside Housing) Housing staff at Birmingham City Council could find themselves turning librarian or receptionist for the day as the council looks to save money on personnel costs.
Birmingham to freeze rents until 2013 (Inside Housing) The largest council landlord in England (Birmingham City Council) plans to freeze rent and service charges until 2013.